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6 BRINGING CUSTOM HOME
Define your space with flooring from Don’s Floor Gallery
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14 AMSTERDAM TO BUDAPEST Trip of a lifetime
8 LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER 18 FRENZY BREWING Matt Conner and Jeremy Estle are brewing in Edmond 10 MARKETING EDMOND: REALTOR PROFILES We take a look at four Edmond realtors 23 OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING How to set up and stock an outdoor bar
24 TLC SUCCULENT SUCCESS Plants that flourish in the Oklahoma Heat
27 PLEASE YOUR PALATE
Exploring new restaurants in Edmond
32 BEACON COFFEE STAND Brewing a mission
35 SUMMER REFRESH FROM NORWALK Express your home’s summer style
38 ADVERTISER’S INDEX
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DEFINE YOUR SPACE WITH FLOORING FROM DON’S FLOOR GALLERY PHOTO PROVIDED
Don Pekrul started Don’s Floor Gallery in May 1995. Shop in store at 2320 S Kelly. By Rose Drebes we offer the more tailored serging as well.” Don’s Floor Gallery creates custom rugs from any brand “Do you want a rug carved with your name or logo? of carpet in the store. Come show us your vision!” Don’s carries the exclusive Tuftex, Kane, Stanton and Don Pekrul started Don’s Floor Gallery in May 1995. But Fabrica carpet lines. this wasn’t his introduction “We care about finding the best flooring to fit our customers’’ into the flooring business. “These are nice because we can fashion them to any speDon’s dad, Will, was also design and lifestyle needs,” -Pekrul cific size,” owner Don Pekrul in the flooring industry. He said. “Rugs can be finished off in the traditional binding or groomed his son from a young age for this business. Don’s Floor Gallery started in a one-room office and by 1997, the business had grown to a 5,000-squarefoot space at 2800 S. Kelly in Edmond. Ten years later in 2007, Don’s moved to a larger 23,000-square-foot building right down the street at 2320 S. Kelly, where the company is today. “This larger buildPHOTOS BY DEANNE YORK ing allows us to offer CFI Certified Kevin Cormack carves a custom rug, left. Pictured above is the wide color many selections of palette of bindings and serging floss used in custom rugs created at Don’s Floor Gallery.
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Ready-to-go flooring options in wood, tile, and carpet are aplenty in the showroom. in-stock, discounted, ready-to-go floors,” Pekrul said. Don’s offers an array of carpets, tile and stone, luxury vinyl and wood flooring and is one of only two Shaw Design Centers in the state. “What that means to you is that we’re a full-service store, enabling you to make one stop for all your flooring requirements,” Pekrul said. “We’re here to make the process of shopping for floors easier and more enjoyable, from selection through installation.” He said area rugs can really help define a space, especially in the more open concept homes. Rugs provide many
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benefits, including adding pops of color and/or texture to a room. “They also provide comfort and help with sound as well,” Pekrul said. “Rugs are like jewelry to a room.” Don’s is a full service, locally owned business with a highly-rated reputation. “We care about finding the best flooring to fit our customers’ design and lifestyle needs,” Pekrul said. “Our very experienced staff have all been in the business for many years and offer design services to help make your selections cohesive, functional and beautiful.” Store hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Don’s Floor Gallery is closed on Sunday. “We invite you to visit Don’s Floor Gallery and experience for yourself that we are more than a showroom,” Pekrul said. “It is a refreshing and inspiring environment that is customer friendly providing a platform on which you have many options of floor covering to choose from with professional courteous guidance.” For more information, call 340-8226 or visit www.donsfloorgallery.com. Make tile a showpiece in your home.
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Letter from the Publisher WELCOME TO SUMMER AT HOME IN EDMOND! If you are like most of us, your home is the biggest investment that you own. More importantly, it is where your memories are made with your families and the ones you love. Even if your children are leaving for college, your home offers them a great place to return to and brings back some great memories for them. Edmond is a great place to have that financial and emotional investment. What is so special about Edmond? We could start with our schools, low crime rate, parks, city government, our own electric company, strict zoning, great retail options, low cost of living, quality builders and developers, sports programs and public art. Edmond is home to the state’s fourth largest school district, Edmond Public Schools. The district is also the state’s most honored public-school district, with 10 nationally recognized Blue-Ribbon Schools. Edmond also offers multiple private schools and other childcare options. Edmond is continually bringing new businesses to town and more business means more city tax income which all goes to maintaining great city services that Edmond residents have come to expect. Yet, we enjoy one of the lowest costs of living in the country. Nobody wants to make a bad decision when investing in a home. That is why you should look to professionals in this area that are qualified to walk you through the tough decisions of financing, building, remodeling or redecorating. Our At Home in Edmond magazine gives you just that opportunity to find trusted professionals in our community. They want you to make good decisions as well. I want to thank our staff for their hard work on this section. It is tough when putting out a weekly newspaper to put out a section the size of this one as well. They have done an excellent job once again. Our At Home in Edmond magazine is just another way we enjoy providing great information to our community. We are locally owned, locally operated and nobody can out “Edmond” our staff. We have been publishing our At Home In Edmond for almost 19 years and along with our weekly newspaper, it is by far the best information you will find on this community. Our staff and our advertisers love Edmond and hope you do as well. Best Regards,
Ray Hibbard Publisher Edmond Life & Leisure At Home in Edmond
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MARKETING EDMOND REALTOR PROFILES
By Rose Drebes
Whether you’re new to Edmond, upgrading to your dream home, or (sadly) leaving us to pursue other dreams in life, these four Edmond Realtors use their expertise to ease you through the process of buying or selling a home in Edmond.
Kadee French
Becky Ivins
Debbie South
Cyrus & Heather Idell
Keller Williams’ Kadee French says she is young and has a lot of time to provide the services her clients need. The daughter of a homebuilder, she said it was only natural that she go into this line of business. “My favorite part of the process was when he sold a house and the people were so excited to have found their dream home,” Kadee said.” I knew then I wanted to be a part of that process.” Specializing in all areas of residential real estate, Kadee said she understands that a home is one of the most important purchases in life and wants to make sure her clients find the perfect home that will fit their living style. She said she strives to provide the best service and build relationships that will last
“Serving each client with integrity, building meaningful careers, leading efforts to improve our community and enjoying life while exceeding our goal of client satisfaction” is the mission of Becky Ivins, Broker of Movers Real Estate. Becky said that while looking to purchase a home in the late 1970’s, she found that the real estate agents she contacted were unresponsive. Ms. Ivins had been a social worker for five years. “It was clear that no matter how long, how hard, or how smart I worked, I got paid the same amount at the end of the month as some coworkers who routinely did far less work and were much less effective,” she said. “The idea of getting paid for what I made happen
When she decided to change her career focus, former nonprofit Development Director Debbie South knew she wanted to shift her attention to helping people. In development, she raised money so nonprofits could accomplish their missions. “My successful nonprofit career was built on trust, my ability to work with others, attention to details, confidentiality and a desire to help,” Debbie said. In real estate, she helps people realize their dreams. “Instead of organizations, I chose to help individuals,” she said. As an agent with Re/Max Preferred Properties in north-
Going to open houses rather than the mall was Heather Idell’s idea of fun when she was growing up. She moved to OKC from Colorado for a job in 2014. Funding for the project fell through and she jumped at the chance to steer her career into real estate. “My parents bought their first rental property when I was 8 and I grew up helping with those and learning the insides of home construction, from roof to crawl spaces,” she said. “I helped my parents with every project along the way.” “So I guess you could say I was a realtor in the making for the last 30 years.” At Churchill-Brown, Heather specializes in helping first time home buyers.
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a lifetime. “I thoroughly enjoy getting to know each and every client personally which helps me then know exactly where they are in life and what type of home will best fit their needs,” Kadee said. Working with builders is also a satisfying project for Kadee. “Along with existing homes I have listed builders’ homes at different price points from $180,000-800,000,” she said. “Although that is only a small portion of my business, I plan to build relationships with many builders and continue to list new construction homes.” The market is hot right now and the summer time is always busy for Kadee. “It’s one of the best times to put your house on the market,” she said. “It gives buyers a lot of options with more inventory, but they tend to sell quickly. The interest rates have declined as well, making it a great time to buy.” Kadee is a member of the Edmond Board of Realtors and serves on several committees. In her first year, she received the Bronze Top Producer Award and in her second year, she was honored with the Silver Top Producer Award, ranking in the top 10 percent of her office. Contact Kadee at kadeefrench@ kw.com or 535-6399.
was very appealing to me. So, I checked into real estate school and in late 1977 became licensed in Oklahoma.” “Having a strong work ethic, a high level of empathy and being good with numbers led me to be a top producer my first year in business.” Becky Ivins is leader of The Becky Ivins Team and broker of Movers Real Estate which is a small brokerage consisting of her team and one independent agent. “We specialize in residential resales all over central Oklahoma,” she said. “Assisting with estates and downsizing seniors comprises 30 percent of my business.” The Central Oklahoma market is robust in the median price range with properties selling for inflated prices in a very short time frame, Ivins said. But, the upper end market is sluggish as the energy sector recovers from massive layoffs of about three years ago. “Upper end homes stay on the market for long periods of time and sell for a fraction of what their value would have been about four to five years ago.” Becky Ivins hosts the longest-running real estate focused radio talk show in Oklahoma, “Oklahoma, “Real Estate on the Move,” which has been airing on iHeart Media for 15 years. She has also enjoyed the endorsements of “Shark Tank’s” real estate tycoon Barbara Corcoran, real estate expert Dave Ramsey, Glenn Beck and Sean Hannity. Contact Becky at 722-3232.
west Oklahoma City, Debbie said her mantra is, “How can I help?” “My focus on helping my clients reach their goals has served me well,” she said. “Every client is different and each takes a different approach. From working with a first time buyer, to helping a client purchase a million dollar property, it is my goal to help them define their dreams and goals and to reach them.” As a real estate associate, Debbie said her job is “10 percent about houses and 90 percent about psychology and law.” “There are a million steps between showing a home and getting a transaction to the closing table,” she said. “It’s what happens after the perfect home is found that can make or break a client’s dream.” Debbie said there is no simple answer to the question of how the real estate market is. “Variables include whether a client is a seller or buyer and where the home is located,” she said. “Some neighborhoods are perennial favorites, while others that are just across the street or up the road, are not.” A better question, she said, is “how is the market for my home or the home I want to purchase?” “And the answer can only be found by consulting a professional and analyzing the market as it pertains to you and your real estate needs and desires.” Contact Debbie at 751-4848.
“But we don’t limit ourselves to that of course,” she said. “We just really enjoy being able to help new home buyers make educated decisions during an extremely complex process. We pride ourselves on making the transaction as stress-free on our clients as possible.” Churchill-Browns’ mission is to make sure buyers and sellers are informed and happy when they hit the closing table. “Real Estate is very complex and there are a ton of moving parts during transactions and we strive to make sure everyone is well informed of the process and understand realistic expectations from the get go,” Heather said. Real estate is not as glamorous and easy as HGTV has made it out to be. “You have to really care about your clients and care about the job to make it work,” she said. “I can’t imagine doing anything else .. “ Heather said the market is on fire right now. “It is a great time for both buyers and sellers,” she said. “Inventory is seeing an increase which gives our buyers more selection and the rates are crazy. Sellers are seeing top dollar for their homes and in more popular areas multiple offer situations are common.” She said that anyone thinking about buying or selling a home should find an agent you trust and you feel has your best interests in mind. “Do your research and find an agent who knows the market and will work hard for YOU,” Heather said. “Oh, and the memes about Zillow being wrong are 100 percent hilarious and true.” Contact Heather at 412-3343 or heathercbhomes@ gmail.com.
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How Managed Cloud Computing Helps Improve Business Efficiency While companies who are taking advantage of the cloud are seeing productivity gains, new cloud resources and capabilities are continually being developed. One example is managed cloud services, which more and more businesses are using to achieve even greater performance, value and efficiency. What is “managed cloud,” and is it a service you should be using to your company’s advantage? Here are some reasons why you may want to take a closer look at benefits associated with engaging a managed cloud services provider. Managed Cloud Services help you focus on your core business, not IT. The term ‘managed cloud services’ simply refers to the outsourcing of the day-to-day management of a company’s cloud activity. This includes the cloud-based resources and technical support needed to automate and enrich business operations. Someone has to be tasked with managing the cloud for a business; a company can hire and train experts to do all the complicated tasks needed to manage the cloud infrastructure, or they can use managed cloud, which lets a business fully utilize cloud computing without having to staff a dedicated team. Managed cloud services let a company focus more on its core business and less on IT functions. 24/7 Monitoring and Management The proactive monitoring associated with managed cloud services ensures that downtime is minimized. By ceaselessly analyzing system metrics and trends, a cloud services provider can identify and detect what potential failures are, often before they occur. Professional Expertise and Administration A managed cloud provider brings a wealth of expertise to the table. The service provider has a team of experts that not only manage the customer’s computing, storage, networks and operating systems, but also the programs, tools and applications that are integrated into the cloud infrastructure. Enhanced Security Cloud computing providers have measures in place to secure your business data and applications. This includes encryption, firewalls, network security and physical security. Once they’ve migrated to the cloud, a company’s information and applications are no longer stored directly on office devices. If anything were to happen to these devices, the data wouldn’t be at risk; it’s all stored on their secure cloud. Affordable and Accessible Traditional cloud computing approaches can require a significant outlay of capital. A managed cloud service avoids this; it requires minimal upfront costs and, instead, you pay as you go. A business can avoid having to invest in hardware, software,
licensing and other fees, because the cloud provider takes care of these things. In addition, cloud computing services are “on-demand,” which means vast amounts of computing resources can be provisioned rapidly. This gives businesses increased flexibility and takes the pressure off capacity planning. With a managed cloud provider, the network is constantly upgraded to the latest generation of computing software and hardware. This offers several benefits over traditional solutions, including reduced network latency for applications and expanded economies of scale. Advanced Mobility and Business Continuity Because the cloud goes anywhere, your office goes anywhere. Applications and data are accessible to authorized users via the internet. As long as they have a device with internet access, they can safely and securely stay in sync with their business. And, as we all know, a crisis can strike out of nowhere - from natural disasters to fires and power failures. The cloud helps ensure your business data is constantly backed up and protected in geographically diverse and redundant data centers. Should the unexpected occur, a business can access its data quickly from temporary locations and temporary devices. This enables the company to conduct business as usual with an uninterrupted employee and customer interface. The Bottom Line: Highly Efficient and Simplified IT When you use a managed cloud provider, business computing becomes less complicated and more efficient. Data transition is simplified, and it eliminates timely and costly training of IT personnel. The end environment remains familiar and intuitive, which means it’s a smooth and seamless experience for your employees. The cloud also provides great scalability, so your business can expand or contract based on its individual needs. You get the power and resources you need when you need them. One local example of a managed cloud provider is Cox Business who recently acquired a company called RapidScale. RapidScale is a managed cloud service provider who delivers world-class security and reliable cloud computing solutions to companies of all sizes. Along with managed cloud services, RapidScale also provides advanced solutions and applications for the cloud computing space. This includes innovations like Microsoft Office 365, CloudServer, CloudOffice, CloudMail, CloudRecovery, and CloudApps. With more than 90 percent of businesses using the cloud in some form, cloud technology is clearly becoming the foundation of IT. The widespread adoption of this technology is having a transformative effect not just on small businesses but also on large companies and government entities. And now with a managed cloud option, the services available to you and your company are more efficient and productive than ever before.
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Amsterdam to Budapest TRIP OF A LIFETIME
By Ray Hibbard Five years ago, my life had brought me to the point of needing what came to be called a walkabout. I went traveling on my own to an area of the world where I had not been, Central and Eastern Europe. Seven days of that 18-day journey took me on a Viking River Cruise with some folks from Edmond. We traveled the Danube starting at Budapest, Hungary and ended it in Nuremberg, Germany. It was such a wonderful part of that longer trip that I vowed to return. I did just that starting in June with my wife Lisa, but we expanded it a bit. I wanted to show her what I had discovered on the trip five years ago but wanted us to discover new places together. We decided on the Grand European stretch starting in Amsterdam in the Netherlands and ending in Budapest. As
can often happen with travel, our river cruising hit a snag when halfway through the trip another ship hit the lock door in front of us and shut down the ability for us to move forward. The dreamy river cruise turned into a motor coach trip at that point which wasn’t nearly as fun and not what we paid for, but we are in negotiations with Viking for a partial refund. This is when you discover how compatible you are as traveling companions and Lisa is wonderful. We had fun no matter that else was going on and no matter what, we were lucky to see some incredible places on this earth. Since I’ve written about the back half of this trip previously, I’ll highlight some of the new places we saw. Amsterdam is a city of charming canals, elegant gabled houses, splendid
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museums and abundant bicycles. It is the Dutch capital and is in the region of the Netherlands called Holland. It is what we would consider a state in the U.S. It was delightful to explore. Its patchwork of waterways forms about 90 islands connected by 1500 bridges. This city is best explored by foot. You can follow the tranquil canals past charming narrow fronted houses. While pedestrians are supposed to have the right of way, do not believe it folks. The bikes will mow you down right where you stand. As you enjoy the walking and sights in Amsterdam be careful not to walk in the bike lanes or cross streets without looking for the bikes speeding your way. All you might hear is the tinkle of an old-fashioned bell right before you get clocked. Visit Amsterdam but just be “bike aware” when you do.
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We had a morning stop of the ship at a place called Kinderdijk in the Netherlands. Kinderdijk is a village community in the Alblasserwaard province. Kinderdijk is most known for its 19 remarkably preserved 18th century windmills. These windmills are not still standing for show. They operate and function to help protect the city from flooding. Families still live inside these windmills to care for them and make the needed adjustments to handle flood waters from the river. They are paid to do so but most of the young families that occupy these incredible structures also have outside jobs. It is crowded inside, but they have several levels of livable space as well.
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Our first stop in Germany as we traveled along the Rhine was Cologne. It was exciting for us because I have a cousin that lives in a town that is only a 20-minute train ride from Cologne. She and her husband, Alfons, met us in front of the big cathedral which was just across the bridge from where the boat was docked. Alfons served as our tour guide, he had grown up in the area and studied at a monastery at one time. A mix of old and new, Cologne reveals its Roman heritage in its city layout and the ancient ruins that lie scattered through the town. The city’s 14th-century cathedral is a stunning example of Gothic artistry and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It continued on Page 16
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was spared Allied bombs during WWII. The cathedral’s imposing twin spires are visible for miles. Alfons also introduced us to what Cologne is renowned for in Germany. Kolsch is a light crisp beer that, by law, is produced only in Cologne. It is served in small glasses cold and they just keep it coming. If you want to stop drinking, put the coaster on top of your glass. Otherwise, just as soon as you finish one glass, they will put a cold fresh glass down to replace it. I tried to keep up with Alfons, but he is German and a professional at drinking beer. The food was fantastic as well. Many parts of Germany and Austria are known for their beer. Through a large part of their history there were times that drinking beer was safer than drinking the water. The plague caused the people to turn to beer to quench their thrust since the water was contaminated. Could they have just boiled the water, let it cool and then drink it? Sure, but what would the fun have been in that? Bamberg, Germany was another one of our favorites. We stepped right off the boat into this village. Founded in 902 it remains a medieval looking city known for its symphony orchestra and for their unique beer. The winding streets are filled with baroque patrician houses and are home to the breathtaking 11th century Cathedral of Holy Roman Emperor Budapest Heinrich II. The
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Cathedral houses his tomb and that of Pope Clement II. Smoke gets in your beer. No visit to Bamberg would be complete without a taste of the town’s signature Rauchbier which means smoke beer. At one time, all beers could be considered rauchbiers as the ancient kilning method of drying green brewer’s malt over an open flame ensured that all the grains picked up smoky flavors. Today’s authentic Rauchbier is brewed only in this medieval corner of northern Bavaria. Admittedly, it would take some getting used to, but the flavor was interesting, and I would have it again given the opportunity. I chased it with a sausage sandwich so that made it all good. The highlight in the town of Wurzburg, Germany was the UNESCO listed Bishops’ Residence, which is one of Germany’s finest baroque palace ensembles built between 1720 and 1744. It was designed and built by Balthasar Neumann and is as impressive as I have seen. His famous grand staircase with its unsupported vaulted ceiling features the largest ceiling fresco in the world. Traveling is a wonderful thing but coming home is the best. My dad always thought that was odd and could never understand my joy in travel. It gives me such a connection to the rest of the world, but it also helps me appreciate where we live even more than I already do.
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“We will be community-centered. We don’t want people to feel rushed. It’s a place to come in and sit down and enjoy the pace of life and build a little bit of community. Our medium to do that is beer,” said Jeremy. By Erika Williams Two Oklahoma homebrewers are opening a brewery in downtown Edmond. Frenzy Brewing Co. is known for their unique and classic beers. Matt Conner and Jeremy Estle started their journey in homebrewing separately. They both had dreams of starting their own breweries before they decided to team up. Jeremy started homebrewing in college in the early 90s. He learned his foundational knowledge from the father of one of his friends, but began seeing improvement in his brews once the internet became more accessible. “Starting off, the beer was really bad. There just wasn’t a lot of information out there, but you got beer at the end of the day, and that was really all you got,” said Jeremy, co-owner and Director of Operations at Frenzy Brewing Co. “As the internet started becoming more popular, there were more resources available. You could learn more about the process and the ingredients and things started progressing.” As Jeremy learned more about the process, he realized he wanted to turn brewing into a career. “In the last handful of years that it dawned on me that maybe there’s an opportunity here. This is my
calling. This is something I enjoy and I could make a living out of it,” said Jeremy. Matt began homebrewing in 2011. He quickly realized he was passionate about brewing, and he and his wife decided to enter the competitive arena with their beers. “We entered some competitions, and we started winning medals pretty fast. Within like a two-year stretch, between the two of us, we won over 30 medals in homebrew competitions throughout the country,” said Matt, co-owner and Head Brewer of Frenzy Brewing Co. After seeing how successful his beers were at competitions, Matt began the process of developing a brand for his products. Said Matt, “We decided to go pro, and we created the brand, but we were still homebrewing. We took our beers to a bunch of festivals and things like that with the Frenzy branding. I started on a business plan, and I got a good portion of it done, and then I got kind of hung up, and I finally realized I needed a business partner.” Matt and Jeremy knew each other through a Facebook group called Red Earth Brewers, but continued on Page 20
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they had never met. they would work really well together. “I was brewing a beer for a festival, and I got the wrong “We’re cut from the same cloth really. Over the next few hops, and I posted on the months we spent the Red Earth Facebook page summer just kind of asking if anybody had this vetting each other out, certain type of hops, and and by the time we got Jeremy messaged me imto August or Septemmediately and said I’ve ber we realized we had got some if you want to complementary skill come by and pick it up,” sets,” said Jeremy. “In a said Matt. very poetic nature, we When Matt went signed our partnership to get the hops, Jereagreement on October my told him about his 1, 2018 when the new interest in investing, and laws went into effect.” asked Matt to call him The passage of state when he was ready to question 792 which talk about investments. changed Oklahoma’s Jeremy had begun laybeer and wine laws ing the groundwork for was a major catalyst in PHOTO BY RAY HIBBARD Matt and Jeremy’s decihis own brewery when The Frenzy Brewing Co. building is located in downtown Matt called and asked sion to open a brewery. him to meet to discuss The changes in the Edmond and is currently undergoing renovations. an investment. After Jeremy Estle, left and Matt Conner say they are hoping to open law allowed Matt and talking, the two realized Jeremy to have more the doors in early 2020.
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A Publication of Edmond Life & Leisure control over their product. Said Matt, “Before the laws changed, there were actually two middle-men between the brewer and the final purchaser. For us, self-distribution means we control as much as we possibly can.” Matt and Jeremy said that this added control allows them to get to know their consumers. “We forge the relationships with customers and we maintain those relationships. To us, that’s important,” said Matt. “It allows us to have complete control over our product, and that relationship is important for us to cultivate and ensure that our product is represented and handled the way we want it to be,” Jeremy added. Customer satisfaction and quality are two of the most important values at Frenzy Brewing Co. ensuring that all products reach their high standard. “If you sit around with us for any period of time talking about beer, the first thing you’re going to understand is that quality is absolutely number one for us. If it’s not absolutely the product that we want to have out representing our name on it, it’s not going out the door,” said Jeremy. Matt and Jeremy want to appeal to every type of beer drinker. They plan to offer products in a variety of flavors and prices. “We want to have everything,” said Matt. “We’re going to try to stay innovative and stay on the cutting edge.” “We want to keep it fun and keep it interesting,” Jeremy added. “We’ve got so many ideas it’s going to take us five years just to vet them all out.” Both Matt and Jeremy have lived in Edmond for over 20 years, so they knew they wanted to build a relationship with Edmond consumers. Before signing the lease on their building, Matt and Jeremy worked with Angry Scotsman Brewing to brew large quantities of their beer to be sold in liquor stores. “We probably packaged over 300 gallons, so about 120 cases we had for sale. I would say 75% of that has been sold here in Edmond. So, we chose to target the Edmond market first, because we’re Edmond, and we have an Edmond building, and we hopefully want to be the first Edmond brewery,”
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said Matt. The Frenzy Brewing Co. building is located in downtown Edmond and is currently undergoing renovations. Matt and Jeremy say they are hoping to open the doors in early 2020. They are excited about being downtown, and are looking forward to collaborating with other businesses in the area. “We will be community-centered. We don’t want people to feel rushed. It’s a place to come in and sit down and enjoy the pace of life and build a little bit of community. Our medium to do that is beer,” said Jeremy. PHOTO BY ERIKA WILLIAMS
Find Frenzy Brewing Co. products at Edmond Wine Shop including NEIPA Unspeakable Things. Visit The Patriarch, for Frenzy on tap.
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HOW TO SET UP AND STOCK AN OUTDOOR BAR Outdoor entertaining encourages homeowners and guests to mingle in the fresh air. Backyard spaces generally are larger and more accommodating to big crowds, which means the fun does not have to be stifled by available space inside. Outdoor parties also are usually more informal, which makes cleaning up a lot easier. While food is one of the main considerations for outdoor soirĂŠes, hosts and hostesses also must keep beverages in mind. A well-stocked outdoor bar can keep guests in good spirits. These tips can help ensure everyone stays hydrated and comfortable while having fun. Find your location The bar should be close enough to the action, but in a spot that is shaded and cool. This will work with the ice and coolers used to keep the beverages and garnishes chilled. Consider a shady spot or an area of the yard that can be covered by a canopy or umbrella.
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Make it accessible The bar should be easily accessed by guests. If beverages are self-service, ensure that the bottles and glasses can be reached from all sides. This also helps when people congregate around the bar, leaving another area where others can pop in simply to refresh their drinks. It might make sense to have one main bar as well as a smaller bar cart in another area of the yard. Invest in quality supplies In addition to a sturdy bar itself (or a table/counter used for the bar), hosts and hostesses will need other supplies. Quality coolers can be used to keep ice available and house canned beverages, like soft drinks and beer. A small cooler can be used to chill fruit juices, mixers and bottled water. Liquor also is needed for those who plan to serve adults. Make sure to invest in a variety of products, including whiskey, bourbon, vodka, gin, rum, and tequila. These liquors are used for the majority of mixed drinks or those served neat or on the rocks. Display the liquor selection on the bar so guests know what is available. Make it unbreakable Disposable plastic cups are convenient, but not very green or decorative. High-quality, reusable plastic tumblers and goblets can look like glass, but are safer for use outdoors when there’s the risk of dropping items. Certain drinks are traditionally served in specific types of glasses, so it is a good to stock up on various sizes and shapes. Routinely scour the yard for empty cups so they can be washed and refreshed.offerings. -MS
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Oklahoma summer brings out the color in succulents and tropical plants from TLC. Shop locally with the plant experts at TLC 105 W. Memorial Road • OKC Monday-Saturday 8:30am to 7pm Sunday 11am to 6pm.
By Mallery Nagle If you’re looking to add a little variety to your garden, consider succulents. Succulents are low maintenance, can take the Oklahoma summer heat and sun, and are water sippers, according to Brandi Mosley, greenhouse manager at TLC Garden Centers, 105 W. Memorial Road in Oklahoma City. Some varieties, Mosley said, can even weather Oklahoma winters. She noted that succulents have gained popularity in Central Oklahoma over the last five years, as people are seeking large and colorful blooms, often associated with tropical plants. They add color, texture and height variety to any landscape and are relatively easy to care for. “Just don’t over-water them,” she said. “We recommend the equivalent of an inch of water a month.” They also prefer well-drained soil, she added. If you’re looking for perennial succulents, one suggestion she makes is yucca. Yuccas sport creamy-white flowers that bloom in mid-to late summer. The plant can reach heights of 10 feet and leaves can grow to two and a half feet.
Prickly Pears, a segmented cactus, are also popular choices in Central Oklahoma because of their large, ornamental yellow flowers. The flowers give way to white, yellow or reddish fruit, adding a splash of color to the landscaping. Sedums are also a succulent staple on Oklahoma gardens. Flowers bloom in a wide variety of colors and textures and can tolerate heat, cold and poor soil. Used as ground cover, sedums can bring living color to your yard, garden or walkways. And who wouldn’t welcome a little ice this time of year? Ice plants produce daisy-like flowers. Colors range from purple to yellow to pink with white centers to all-white varieties. For those who are decorating balconies, pools or patios in Central Oklahoma, Mosley suggests considering potted tropical succulents. These plants, she said, cannot tolerate cold and should be brought indoors before the first frost in the fall and come back out to enjoy the sun after the last frost in the spring. Echeveria plants have a rosette pattern and their pastel color palate covers the rainbow with blue, green, orange,
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Agave is often associated with sweeteners and tequila. But a potted agave plant with its long and lovely leaves can add drama to your outdoor space. Also known as the century plant, an agave can live for 15-20 years. It needs little water and thrives in different soil types. Among the most popular succulents at TLC are the agave, yucca and echeveria, according to Mosley. So as the dog days of summer approach, your garden can make oth-
Prickly Pear, left, is great for texture and statement. Sedum, right, is available in a spectrum of gorgeous hues.
pink, red, silver and yellow. Echeveria also sports a wide variety of textures. This sun lover is limited only by the size of the pot it grows in. The pencil cactus is also referred to as “sticks on fire.� When its long, slender stems are exposed to the Oklahoma summer sun, they can turn pink, yellow or orange. Under proper conditions, this drought-resistant succulent can reach up to six feet in height in a pot.
Agave, left, provides drama and texture to your outdoor space while the Pencil Cactus, right provides color and height.
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Ice plant, left, is bright and well suited for the heat. Echeveria, right, grows in a beautiful rose pattern and offers a rainbow of pastel hues to the viewer.
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Please your Palate EXPLORING NEW RESTAURANTS IN EDMOND
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Edmond offers a satisfying dining experience for any taste. By Erika Williams Sparrow Modern Italian opened in Edmond earlier this summer at 507 South Boulevard. Some may remember this location as the Martini Lounge, but Sparrow owner Peter Holloway says that this restaurant has a totally new look. “If you came to the Martini Lounge. It was dark and cave-like, just how you would expect a lounge to be. If you come and see this restaurant, there are windows and it’s totally opened up. It’s like the difference between day and night.” said Peter. Peter says that Sparrow’s food is a modern take on traditional Italian dishes. Some popular dishes at the restaurant are the 100-layer lasagna and the chicken parmesan, but even these classic entrees are served in a new and interesting way. “Instead of a vertical stack, ours is horizontal. The 100 layers are made up of 25 layers of pasta, 25 layers of marinara, 25 layers of cheese, and then the alfredo sauce that goes in there PHOTO BY Katie Cunningham for KGC Photography makes up 25 Sparrow’s Caesar salad layers. It’s a great entree,” said Peter. “The chicken parmesan served pizza style and it is on a pan that is traditionally served with pizza. We put a green
salad and a peppercorn sauce that you can put on top. It’s great, and it’s been very well-received.” These modern twists have helped Sparrow stand out. Another defining element for Sparrow is their extensive selection of Italian wines. Peter says that these wines have been very popular so far. “It’s been a learning experience for the employees PHOTO BY Katie Cunningham for KGC Photography and the guests to Sparrow’s signature Arditi cocktail experiment with different varieties,” said Peter. “The nice thing about Italian wines is they are very food-friendly. They’re lighter.” Peter added that those who are not interested in drinking continues on Page 28 PHOTO BY Katie Cunningham for KGC Photography
Pepperoni pizza is an artistic experience at Sparrow.
Page 28 At Home in Edmond Summer 2019 continued from Page 27 Italian wine can choose from a few of the domestic wines offered at Sparrow, or they can select from Boulevard Steakhouse’s list. Most of the pasta at Sparrow is homemade, and many of the ingredients are bought locally, but Peter says they order from Italy when it is necessary to keep the authenticity. “It’s hard when you’re dealing with years of tradition. With things like parmesan cheese, the original is better than what we can do locally,” said Peter. Peter said they chose the name Sparrow Modern Italian for the restaurant because the sparrow is the national bird of Italy, and it means “new beginnings.” Peter believes their attention PHOTOS BY ERIKA WILLIAMS to detail and their customer service Popular as a food truck, Wicked Hangry has opened a restaurant has helped the restaurant become a success. Popular food truck Wicked Hangry opened its first brick “I think it’s a combination of the atmosphere, the food, and mortar location in Edmond this May. Owner Heather and the staff that make us stand out,” said Peter. “We feel Brehm, who started the food truck in 2012, said that openwe have an obligation to make sure that the guest has a ing the first location in Edmond was a natural decision. great meal and a great experience.” “We live in Edmond, and we’ve been running the food truck out here for the last four years, so it was definitely in Wicked Hangry our plan to open our first one close to home,” said Heather. “The community support around here has been absolutely, unbelievably, amazing.” Wicked Hangry is known for the unique burgers and various toppings. Heather said when she started the food truck, one of her main goals was to offer quality food that was never frozen. She plans to continue doing that in the restaurant. “When I started, I wanted to do something that wasn’t already out there, and no one was doing burgers, not like this,” said Heather. “We season our own patties. We mix the meat ourselves. So, these aren’t frozen patties. I still get fresh vegetables. I make my own sauces and batters. The only thing that’s frozen is french fries, and I make my own seasoning salt for that too.” When it came to making the menu, Heather wanted it to be creative and fun. Said Heather, “I just kind of mix-matched my toppings and came up with really fun names that went with the theme. The Gouda Rage has the red peppers on it, like red for rage. The Screamer has fresh-sliced jalapenos and habaneros. I love seeing people have fun when they’re ordering.” There are some additional menu items for the brick and mortar restaurant. Some of the new items include a veggie patty, salads, and a grown-up grilled cheese. Heather says she hopes that Wicked Hangry will be a Visit today! 3325 S Blvd Ste. 175, fun space where college students and families can come to Edmond, OK 73013
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enjoy good food and spend quality time. “We’re going to be hosting open mic nights on Thursdays for any genre; music, poetry, comedy. Anything family-friendly and appropriate. Every Saturday night we’re having music,” said Heather. “We want people to come in and hang out with their friends.” No matter how quickly her business grows, Heather remains committed to providing her customers fresh food for a good price. “I want to stay hands-on. I want to stay family-based. I don’t want it to ever feel like a chain or a corporation. We’re going to continue to hand-make everything,” said Heather. Sunnyside Diner Sunnyside Diner opened its fourth location in downtown Edmond earlier this summer. Sunnyside has built a loyal customer base through its first three locations, and Aly Cunningham, co-owner of Sunnyside Diner, said that when they were discussing opening a new restaurant, Edmond was the perfect spot. “When we saw the location that we’re in now it was just like everything that we’re about as far as taking, sort of, historic buildings, instead of tearing it down, bringing it back to life. We love what is happening with the downtown Edmond area,” said Aly. “There’s a lot of growth and things planned right now, and it just felt like a great spot to be. That’s what made us realize this is the one.” Located at 7 E 2nd St, the Edmond Sunnyside location offers the same classic menu as the other diners, and the interior has a classic 60s vibe. “The Edmond diner has a 60s, retro, modern feel inside. It takes you right back. That’s exactly what our food does. It takes you back to that comfort food and that ‘It’s always Sunday morning’ vibe,” said Aly. Co-owner Shannon Roper used recipes from his childhood to create the Sunnyside Diner menu. “He wanted a place where there was comfort food. You could go and have a business meeting there, and get some really good coffee. Or, you could come in after a workout or just on a day off in your comfy clothes,” said Aly. “It’s just some really good food and a good atmosphere.” Aly and Shannon like to tailor each diner to fit the needs of the community. Aly says their plan is for the Edmond Sunnyside Diner to stay open until 8 o’clock so Edmond residents can enjoy the food and relax on the patio during the evening. Said Aly, “The patio that we have is so much fun. You can hang out there while you’re waiting or you can hang out there after breakfast or lunch, and so, we thought the downtown area needs a place for dinner as well where all ages can come.” Cunningham and Roper also like to give back to the communities where their restaurants are located. All of the Sunnyside Diner locations have a Pine Pantry which is a 24/7 food pantry that offers nonperishable items to those in need.
Cheerful Sunnyside welcomes customers in downtown Edmond “We really have this community-driven spirit that we want to definitely have in Edmond as well. If anyone has a need, come by and check it out, or if you pick up something extra, come drop it off,” said Aly. Aly invites customers to come and visit Sunnyside diner to enjoy some good food and spend some time enjoying the classic diner atmosphere. “We’re in a world right now where it’s tough out there, and if you can go in and have a meal in a comfortable environment, and it takes you back to a childhood memory, or any really great memory that you have, then we have accomplished what we set out to do,” said Aly. That’s kind of the whole theme of Sunnyside Diner; classic, comfortable, fresh food, fresh ingredients, and really happy people taking care of you.” continued on Page 30
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Ellis Island Ellis Island is opening its second location later this summer in Edmond. The new location will be located at Bryant and 33rd., and owner Murod Mamatov said they are planning to open in mid-August. Ellis Island is known for its coffee, gelato, pastries, and wine. Murod said that customers can expect these items and more at the new location. “We have some common things like lattes and mochas, but we also have created our own unique things like sea salt caramel latte. We have a spicy mocha, and we also have a lavender latte. Those are very popular at our first
Decadent gelato is a perfect treat in the summer heat. We have cushioned chairs. We have armchairs. So, we do everything for you to stay as long as you want and feel comfortable while you’re doing it. We want to transfer that to the second location as well because that worked for us. That was well received by the community.” Ellis Island’s first location opened in January 2017 in
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Ellis Island offers a quiet place to sip coffee by the fire. location,” said Murod. “At our second location, we’ll have some additional alcoholic drinks with the coffee. For example, you can have Kahlua in your coffee or Bailey’s in your coffee. We’ll have stronger drinks there.” Murod said he plans for the atmosphere at the second location to be similar to that of the first. He wants customers to feel comfortable and welcome as soon as they
Come in for plenty of choices of teas, coffee, wine, pastries, and more. walk in. “We’re trying to keep it very similar when it comes to the vibe. One of the first things people notice is how warm and hospitable we are. When you first walk in you’ll notice that everything in Ellis is designed to make you feel comfortable,” said Murod. “We have couches.
Pastries, made locally, elegantly await your arrival. downtown Edmond. Murod said that it went so well that opening the second location in Edmond was a natural decision. Said Murod, “The first location has been a success, and we were starting to think about a second location, and I really wanted to stay in Edmond. I like everything about Edmond. I like the vibe, the dynamic of it. I like the people and how the community receives us.” Murod focuses on buying local when he can. He believes it is important to support the community around him. He also believes that buying local helps create a better quality product. “We buy our coffee from a local roaster, Eôté. All of our pastries come from La Baguette. We utilize Uptown Grocers for some of our food items. We use Holy Rollers for vegan and gluten free donuts,” said Murod. “I’m ok with paying a little extra and supporting a person that I know. Someone that’s my neighbor, that lives here. I can’t turn around and ask for local support if we don’t do our part.” Ellis Island also recycles all of their plastic and uses reusable dishes in store. Murod said he hopes to continue this at the second location.
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C’est Si Bon said Ken. C’est Si Bon opened in March of 2018 in downtown The popular seasonings and sauces are a unique blend Edmond. Known for its authentic Cajun menu, C’est Si created by Ken. He mixes them right inside the restaurant. Bon values providing “My seasonings, I mix its customers with myself, because I mean speedy service and I’ve been doing this for quality food. Every years. I had a couple entree comes with a of restaurants in New complimentary side Orleans, so it’s kind of and a slice of bread unique,” said Ken. pudding. C’est Si Bon offers ca“We do catfish, tering for events. Those chicken, traditional who do use C’est Si Bon New Orleans style for their catering services crawfish etouffee, will have an even wider gumbo, jambalaya, menu to choose from. red beans and rice, Located at 308 W Edand on weekends we mond Rd, C’est Si Bon is give beignets free,” a great place to sit down said owner and execand enjoy food. Ken says PHOTOS BY ERIKA WILLIAMS utive chef Ken Mills. they also do call-ins and Catfish, chicken, traditional New Orleans style crawfish Ken grew up in New etouffee, gumbo, jambalaya, red beans and rice are on the to-go orders at the restauOrleans. He attendrant. He says C’est Si Bon menu at C’est Si Bon. ed culinary school in is a great place for people England and went on to earn a business administration who want quality food in a short amount of time. degree from Southern University in New Orleans. He “I usually tell people it’s not fast food, it’s good food owned and operated restaurants in New Orleans before fast.” moving to Oklahoma. Ken opened his first location in Midwest City in 2014 and his second location in Del City in 2015. He says that he felt that Edmond was a great place to open another location. “I was doing the Heard on Hurd, and I started to get a lot of customers, and I thought ‘Hey, this would be a very good place to open a third location,’ and low and behold, I did,” said Ken. “The reception has been very, very good.” C’est Si Bon has a broad menu offering many popular
Chef Ken Mills mixes all his sauces and spice blends in-house
With a wealth of culinary knowledge under his belt, Chef and owner Ken Mills sources the best ingredients from far and wide. New Orleans dishes. Many of the ingredients come fresh from Louisiana. “My Po-Boy bread, I ship it in from New Orleans because I can’t find it here. My fish, I ship it in. My oysters come from Louisiana. My shrimp come from Louisiana,”
The extensive menu offers delicious choices for everyone, including free beignets on weekends.
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Emily Hess, Beacon’s owner, started the stand because she wanted to combine her love of coffee with her desire to make a difference. By Erika Williams From the outside, Beacon Coffee stand may look like a typical drive-thru coffee stand, but this mission-driven business is actually providing coffee for a cause. Emily Hess, Beacon’s owner, started the stand because she wanted to combine her love of coffee with her desire to make a difference. “About 7 or 8 years ago, I started realizing that human trafficking was happening, not just in other countries, but it was happening in our country as well. I just kind of felt a burden that I needed to do something, but I didn’t know what that was,” said Emily. Emily got the idea to start a coffee stand after she saw several of them while on vacation in Oregon. She realized that she could use this business to help offer career development skills to the survivors of human trafficking. “I just kind of felt like having a safe place to provide job training or provide a skill because people coming in from trafficking don’t have any sort of customer service or cash handling experience. Those basic skills that you may need to be able to go out and get a job at the mall,” said Emily. “You have to start somewhere, but if they don’t have those
skills, then where are they going to work?” Emily worked with Dragonfly Home and No Boundaries International to learn more about human trafficking so that she could provide the best tools to her employees. Through these organizations, she found out more about Oklahoma’s human trafficking problem. “It just kind of opened my eyes. If I didn’t know anything, and I was actually seeking out information, then how many other people don’t know anything about it?” Said Emily, “I decided that my job was two-fold. One, partner with organizations that are already helping victims, and two, inform the community on what’s going on around us.” Emily says that 80 percent of human trafficking
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Whether you need a morning coffee or an afternoon treat on a hot day take your break at Beacon Coffee Stand! survivors worldwide are re-trafficked if they are not a part of a holistic treatment plan. Said Emily, “That statistic is pretty heartbreaking and I have it on my cups just to tell people that this is the reason why I’m doing Beacon, because if they’re not part of a holistic program which is therapy, counseling, housing, and a job-training program then it’s hard for them not to go back to a lifestyle like that.”
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Emily is able to be a part of that holistic plan through Beacon. The coffee stand on Broadway is temporary, but Emily has already selected Beacon’s permanent location, 3700 N 206th street, in Northwest Edmond. She hopes to be able to provide more jobs and trainings as her business grows. Emily says that most survivors of trafficking experience PTSD, so trauma informed job training is very important. “My big picture is to host classes so that we can have a group of women that we’re able to talk about customer skills and cash handling skills where we can have a register in front of us and count that change,” said Emily. “A woman who’s been trafficked maybe doesn’t know what her triggers are until she’s in that situation and is already stressed and suddenly they’re shut down and can’t move forward.” Emily named the coffee stand Beacon because she wanted her business to feel like a shining light. “I want our coffee stand to be a light into a dark reality for individuals who have been trafficked or are currently in a situation that feels hopeless. A beacon of light in a dark place brings hope,” said Emily. While deciding what products to offer, Emily tested out coffee from all over Oklahoma. She ultimately decided to use Copper Tap Roasting Company because of their high-quality coffee beans and their commitment to helping others in need. It was important to her to find ethically continued on Page 34
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sourced products while maintaining quality. “I wanted to have a good coffee experience through a drive-thru, not just a chain,” said Emily. “I like that the impact is even bigger. The customers aren’t just helping in this capacity. They’re helping from seed to cup.” Some popular drinks at the stand are the Nutella latte and berry white mocha. Beacon also offers Italian sodas, Italian ice, and tea for non-coffee drinkers. Beyond using ethically sourced coffee, Emily helps out
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The coffee stand on Broadway is temporary. Emily has selected Beacon’s permanent location, 3700 N 206th street, in Northwest Edmond. the community by doing monthly supply drives for No Boundaries International, a faith-based nonprofit. “One of my passions when I opened was to empower the community to make a difference. I just think that when you can open yourself up to somebody else’s situation and show kindness even if you don’t know where they’re coming from and show a little more grace than you would have given them a year ago or yesterday, that’s growth,” said Emily.
Make a stop for coffee at Beacon part of your morning routine, and book them for your next special event!
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Summer Refresh from Norwalk
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Visit Norwalk in the Shoppes at Northpark today. The highly-talented and experienced team is ready to bring your vision to life. By Rose Drebes Refreshing a home for summer can be easy and affordable. Cindy Curley and Ryan Johnson, the owners of Norwalk Furniture & Design, say all it takes are some new pillows, updated art or additional lighting. Custom designed furniture has never been more simple than at Norwalk Furniture & Design in OKC. The highly-talented and experienced team is ready to bring your vision to life. “With endless custom options, all of our furniture is one-of-a-kind and made of the finest quality in the USA,” Cindy said. Norwalk Furniture & Design offers complete design services and can help customers with everything from furniture to art, accessories and window treatments. Cindy said Norwalk was called in to do a “refresh” on the Chi Omega Sorority House on the campus of the University of Oklahoma. She said they pulled some fabric and plan to make some new pillows as one way of sprucing things up. “Lamps and new art are also affordable ways to update,” Ryan said. As trends in interior design colors are lightening up. Ryan said taupes are popular today.
“It’s a little gray and a little creamier,” he said. “It’s still light, but warm.” Every color of blue is also big right now, Ryan said. Cindy and Ryan recently decorated an apartment at the OKC Philharmonic Orchestra League Symphony Show House, which was the old Sunbeam Home. There, Cindy said they mixed navy blue accents with seafoam kitchen cabinets. With hundreds of choices in color and texture, Norwalk owners Cindy Curley and Ryan Johnson offer “endless custom design options” on their furniture. continued on Page 36
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Unique lighting creates atmophere and scale. Norwalk offers an exquisite selection of light fixtures.
Summer Refresh continued from Page 35 “I think blue is really a neutral,” Ryan said. Blues range in color from seafoam, which has been big for several years now, to cobalt and aqua. For accents, Cindy said they are using a lot of pink in different shades in their designs. “Mainly, it’s in art.” They have also used pink in headboards, she said. But, in accessorizing today, interior decorators are “making a statement” with “real clean” pieces. “I think scale is super important,” Ryan said. “We are using big pieces to make a statement instead of a ton of little stuff.” As for furniture lines, Cindy said trends are for a cleaner side, but not contemporary. “It is still a traditional overall shape with straight lines,” Ryan said. Interesting light fixtures are “huge” right now. Cindy said their clients are wanting everything from carriage style to ribbon fixtures in every room. Wallpaper is making a resurgence and is available in many different patterns, colors and textures — even animal prints, which they said are still popular today. Cindy’s goal is “to give clients a unique, fashion forward sense of style,” while Ryan said he believes in giving
Make a statement with traditional shapes and straight lines.
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“Interesting light fixtures are “huge” right now.” -Cindy Curley customers “a classic and timeless design, with a modern twist.” Together, they are able to help customers design their dream home. Visit Norwalk’s custom design showroom at the Shoppes at Northpark, 122nd and N. May Ave to see lots of ideas from custom designed furniture to artwork to accessories. For more information, call 748-5774.
Updating a room with lamps adds character and interest to a room. This affordable update features the contrast of natural materials to the sleek design of man made materials.
Bold artwork you love is a design idea that is always on trend. Artwork expresses your personality and style.
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Amini’s Galleria.................................................................3 Brent Gibson Classic Home Design...................................5 Citizens Bank of Edmond .................................................9 City of Edmond Water Conservation..............................18 Cox.................................................................................13 Danny Marx – Keller Williams Realty .............................20 Edmond Convention & Visitors Bureau ..........................34 Edmond Electric..............................................................40 Edmond Family Counseling.............................................23 Edmond Optical Shop.....................................................20 Edmond Parks & Recreation............................................26 Fillmore/Chambers Design Group.....................................2
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